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EK05 TLZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TLZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

both rear and o/s/f tyres perished but no showing ply or cords

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear and o/s/f tyres perished but no showing ply or cords

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,750 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexi worn and rest of system rusty

slight rust on n/s sill

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 57,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,155 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 24,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,200 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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EK05 TLZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,423 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK05 TLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK05 TLZ registered?

EK05 TLZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 TLZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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